Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 46.29 | 5.32 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 45.79 | 4.58 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 38.18 | 4.77 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 35.17 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $3,800 | 30.71 | 8.08 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,300 | 22.84 | 6.92 |
| L.J. Cryer | GSW | $3,100 | 19.03 | 6.14 |
| Kam Jones | IND | $3,100 | 18.53 | 5.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 45.85 | 4.78 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,300 | 38.73 | 5.31 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 35.17 | 4.95 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,100 | 35.13 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,300 | 22.84 | 6.92 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $5,200 | 33.15 | 6.37 |
| Kam Jones | IND | $3,100 | 18.53 | 5.98 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 23.06 | 5.63 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 45.85 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.97 | 4.49 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,700 | 36.78 | 4.78 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,200 | 36.02 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $3,400 | 25.88 | 7.61 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $5,200 | 33.15 | 6.37 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $4,900 | 27.60 | 5.63 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,200 | 22.73 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,400 | 45.24 | 4.35 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 43.22 | 4.80 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,800 | 40.92 | 4.65 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 40.85 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $3,400 | 25.88 | 7.61 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 32.20 | 5.46 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $5,000 | 26.92 | 5.38 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,500 | 29.12 | 5.29 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 63.59 | 5.09 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,600 | 50.23 | 4.33 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 44.02 | 4.79 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 43.22 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,100 | 23.88 | 5.83 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $4,200 | 24.39 | 5.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 32.20 | 5.46 |
| Jericho Sims | MIL | $4,600 | 25.12 | 5.46 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.